Court Rejects Worker's Challenge to Dismissal of Claim for Alleged Injuries

The Washington Court of Appeals rejected a worker’s challenge to a trial judge’s dismissal of his claim for alleged injuries to his hands while working at a shipyard. Case: West v. Fishermen’s Finest Holdings LLC, No. 88505-7-I, 09/08/2026, unpublished. Facts: Fishermen’s Finest Holdings LLC manages fishing vessels, including the American No. 1. During fishing seasons, the American No. 1 makes various fishing trips to Alaska. American No. 1 crewmembers are contracted by FFH on a single-trip basis. In between fishing seasons, FFH employs laborers to perform maintenanc...